A Corfu Town holiday is a vibrant mix of old and new

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A Corfu Town holiday will be truly brimming with history. In addition to a 16th century fortress overlooking the town, there are several archeology museums and the opportunity to view the mummified remains of Corfu's patron saint in the church of St. Spiridon's. However, if history isn't your bag, the town also boasts an excellent range of restaurants, bars, boutiques and coffee houses. Other attractions for those holidaying in the town include the glorious sandy beach and the Esplanade, Europe's largest square. With hotels that tend to come with luxury as standard, but nonetheless ranging widely in terms of star ratings and price, a holiday in Corfu Town is the perfect way to take in the historical side of Greece's culture.

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Currency

Greece's monetary unit is the Euro. No other currency is accepted and it is best to exchange dollars or other currency at a bank. The exchange rates are all the same throughout the country and you exchange money at a bank or official exchange shop where you will get the best running rates. Banks are open from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM. At the new airport near the luggage pickup you can find machines that can exchange foreign currency and return Euro.

Time

Local time is GMT +2

Language

The vast majority of the 10.7m population of Greece speak Greek, which is the country's official language. The other languages spoken there are Macedonian (called "Slav-Macedonian" in Greece), Albanian, spoken in the centre and the south, Turkish, spoken by Muslim communities around the Aegean, Arumanian and Bulgarian. None of these minority languages has official status.

Electricty

Electrical current is 220 volts, 50Hz.
European-style two-pin plugs are standard.

Corfu Town Climate

The climate in Corfu features hot, dry summers and mild winter weather. Temperatures in July and August range from 90ºF (32ºC) during the day to 64ºF (18ºC) at night. Rainfall is unlikely during the peak summer season, but heavy showers can be expected between September and April.

Tipping

There is no rule or norm for tipping in Greece. People do not expect you to tip in anywhere else than in coffee houses, taverns, restaurants and maybe room service in the hotels. But still it is not compulsory. You can tip as much as you want or you can still no tip at all.